Randy "Macho Man" Savage Dead at 58

Randy 'Macho Man' Savage Dead At 58
Wrestler Killed After His Jeep Goes Over Median


POSTED: 1:28 pm EDT May 20, 2011
UPDATED: 3:28 pm EDT May 20, 2011




Tampa Bay, Fla. -- Pro wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage, 58, was killed Friday morning in Florida when the Jeep he was driving jumped a median and hit a tree, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Savage, whose real name is Randy Poffo, and his wife, Lynn, 56, were both in the car. Lynn was in the passenger seat and was injured, but is expected to be released from the hospital soon, officials said.

Savage was transported to the Largo Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. Officials could not confirm the cause of his death.

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His vehicle "traveled over the raised concrete median divider, crossed the eastbound lanes of SR-694, over the outside curb and collided head-on with a tree," the report said.

"WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the greatest Superstars of his time, Randy Poffo, aka Randy “Macho Man” Savage," the wrestling federation said in a statement. "Poffo was under contract with WWE from 1985 to 1993 and held both the WWE and Intercontinental Championships. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. We wish a speedy recovery to his wife Lynn. Poffo will be greatly missed by WWE and his fans."

Savage joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1985 and held the world championship belt on several occasions.

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okay my husband didn't know this info, so I read it to him, and he was SHOCKED!!!!!!!!!! AND very interested!!!

Hi Eva! We are wrestling fans, I take it your hubby is?
It appears he may have had a heart attack. Very sad...too young.